SB2016012014 - Input validation error in bind (Alpine package) 



SB2016012014 - Input validation error in bind (Alpine package)

Published: January 20, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016012014
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8705)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

buffer.c in named in ISC BIND 9.10.x before 9.10.3-P3, when debug logging is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (REQUIRE assertion failure and daemon exit, or daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via (1) OPT data or (2) an ECS option.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.